Financial freedom begins with fishing

Chapter 35 Selling Fish Again

Time flew by and it was already past four in the afternoon.

After several hours of fishing in the morning and afternoon, Xiao Kai's fish basket was now overflowing with his catch.

My initial estimate is that it weighs around 60 or 70 kilograms.

Although the weather wasn't as good as it had been in the previous two weeks, Xiao Kai was still quite satisfied with the result.

After all, it is truly remarkable to have such a harvest under such extreme weather conditions.

If he hadn't been lucky enough to meet Yao Guan today, who pointed out his incorrect fishing methods, he might not have even caught half of what he expected.

As darkness fell, Xiao Kai prepared to head home.

However, the catch needs to be processed first.

He took out his phone to call Xiao Peng, but stopped just as his hand touched the other person's phone.

Because he remembered that after the blind date yesterday, Xiao Peng had told him that he was going to accompany Wang Xiaohui to her parents' home today, and based on past experience, he probably hadn't returned yet.

After thinking for a moment, Xiao Kai found Wang Dabao's phone number and dialed it.

After a series of rings, Wang Dabao's voice came from the other end of the line.

"Brother Xiao, what brings you here to call me today? Do you have fish to sell me again?"

"What kind of fish is it this time? Is it still a wild mandarin fish?"

On the other end of the phone, Wang Dabao's voice remained as amiable as ever.

"Haha, Brother Wang, you're joking. Wild mandarin fish aren't that easy to catch!"

Xiao Kai smiled and continued, "Actually, it's nothing. I just caught some crucian carp. I'm a bit inconvenient for them to catch, and I remembered you said last time that there's a lot of demand over there, so I was asking if you wanted some?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Dabao's interest clearly waned considerably.

"I see!"

After a pause, Wang Dabao continued, "As for crucian carp, you know I'm quite particular about the fish here, so you understand. Also, if it's more than 50 kilometers from the city, there will be extra fuel costs for the round trip. So if you don't have that many fish, I suggest you handle it yourself; it's not worth it!"

Perhaps considering that the large fish Xiao Kai had sold him a few days ago had solved a big problem for him, Wang Dabao's words were somewhat tactful, but Xiao Kai still understood what he meant.

He immediately said, "Don't worry, Brother Wang, this time I'm still fishing for wild crucian carp, not the kind caught in a reservoir. They're real wild crucian carp, all large ones, weighing around 60 or 70 pounds. It's not far from the city, about 30 kilometers away."

"Oh, this is alright!"

Wang Dabao then perked up.

Even though he has a reliable source, he can't always find so many wild crucian carp.

Although he still had quite a few crucian carp that Xiao Kai and his group had sold him a couple of days ago, he liked to plan ahead, so he didn't mind having too many. He immediately said that he would arrange for a vehicle to collect them and asked Xiao Kai to send him the location.

Soon after hanging up the phone, Xiao Kai sent the location.

After receiving the location, Wang Dabao sent a message saying that he would come to collect the fish in half an hour.

Seeing this, Xiao Kai put his phone away and began packing up his fishing gear.

At this moment, Yao Guan, who had already noticed what was happening on his side, asked, "Xiao Kai, are you leaving?"

"Yes, Brother Yao, it's getting late. It'll be harder to walk once it gets dark!"

As Xiao Kai spoke, his hands moved non-stop, and he quickly finished packing up the fishing gear.

Seeing that Yao Guan didn't move, Xiao Kai couldn't help but ask, "Brother Yao, aren't you leaving?"

"I'm not leaving!"

Yao Guan smiled and pointed to his motorcycle seat as he spoke.

Xiao Kai looked over in confusion, then immediately understood.

There was a familiar-looking bag strapped to the back seat of the motorcycle; what else could it be but a tent?

Now Xiao Kai knew without needing to say anything; the other party clearly intended to camp here.

No wonder they're preparing a charcoal stove and seasonings.

"So Brother Yao is planning to camp here. You must be careful to stay safe while camping here tonight!" Xiao Kai reminded him.

As a local, he knew very well that the mountains and forests here were not as safe as he had imagined at night, and that there were certain risks involved in camping alone in the wilderness without any companions.

"OK!"

Yao Guan nodded nonchalantly, already looking confident.

Seeing this, Xiao Kai didn't say anything more and continued to pack up the other things.

He has a good habit: no matter where he goes fishing, he always takes his trash with him.

This time is no exception.

By the time everything was finished, it was already 5:10.

By this time, it was already getting dark.

Yao Guan also got up and went to the motorcycle.

He removed the tent from the back seat frame and began setting it up.

Seeing this, Xiao Kai stepped forward to help without saying a word.

At first, Yao Guan didn't allow it, mainly because he was afraid of delaying Xiao Kai's return.

But after learning about Xiao Kai and the others, he didn't press them any further.

With the two working together, the tent was quickly set up.

Just then, Xiao Kai's phone rang.

The other party claimed to be a staff member of Qiancaiyuan Farmhouse Private Kitchen, and Xiao Kai knew without a doubt that they were sent by Wang Dabao.

Upon learning that he had already parked his car next to his motorcycle, Xiao Kai got up without saying a word and walked towards where he had parked his car.

A short while later, he brought two staff members carrying boxes.

"Here it is!"

Xiao Kai led the two to the water's edge and pointed to his fish basket, saying...

Upon hearing this, the two didn't waste any words and grabbed the fish baskets to pour the fish into the box.

For a moment, the sounds of fish jumping echoed all around.

This scene caught Yao Guan's attention, and he asked curiously, "Xiao Kai, what's going on here?"

Xiao Kai didn't hide anything upon hearing this and explained with a smile, "Brother Yao, this is the person I found to buy fish."

"Buying fish?"

Upon hearing those two words, Yao Guan's eyes lit up.

Although he works in social media, he doesn't earn as much money as one might imagine. Aside from sending some home, the rest of the money is just enough for his daily expenses, his travel gear, and to upgrade his equipment.

In the past, he would go wherever he went and fish wherever he wanted. Most of the time, he would release the fish he caught or give them to fellow anglers. He rarely sold them to fish buyers.

After all, he doesn't stay in one place for long, and it's inconvenient to carry him around on a motorcycle.

Seeing that fish were being delivered to his door, how could he not be tempted?

"Xiao Kai, is it convenient for you to let your friends buy my fish too? Don't worry, I'll give you a cut!"

Seeing that the two were about to leave, Yao Guan no longer hesitated to tell Xiao Kai his thoughts.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Kai waved his hand and said, "Brother Yao, you're too kind. Don't mention commission; we can sell them together. My friend even complains that we don't have enough fish!"

"That's great!" Yao Guan immediately smiled.

Soon, with the help of Xiao Kai and Yao Guan, they managed to move all the fish baskets to the parking area.

After weighing, Xiao Kai's total catch for the day was 69 jin (approximately 34.5 catties), which he sold for 1104 yuan at the pre-agreed price of 16 yuan per jin. (Note: The price was lower than last time mainly due to deductions for fuel costs.)

Yao Guan's was less than Xiao Kai's, but it still weighed over 40 jin and sold for nearly 700 yuan.

Both Xiao Kai and Yao Guan were very satisfied with the result.

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